NewsIMTSNTA will conduct JEE Main 2026 session 1 exams from 21-30 January and session 2 from 2-9 April 2026. The April session dates were recently revised from the initial schedule of 1-10 April. Registration for January exams closed on 31 October, while April session registration is expected to begin in the last week of January. Results for January session will be declared on 12 February and April session results on 20 April. NTA has increased exam cities from 284 to 323. CBSE has asked schools to share Class 11 registration numbers with NTA to avoid clash between JEE exams and Class 12 board exams. Students can download preparation tips PDF to boost their exam strategy with focus on high-weightage chapters. To prepare effectively, create a study plan focusing on frequently tested topics and practice with previous years' questions. (Updated 1 Nov 2025, 09:21 IST; source: link)
NTA Revises JEE Main 2026 April Session Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has updated the exam schedule for JEE Main 2026. The April session will now be held from April 2 to 9, 2026, instead of the previously announced April 1 to 10 window. The January session remains unchanged, scheduled for January 21 to 30, 2026. Students who missed the January registration, which closed on October 31, can apply for the April session when registration opens in the last week of January. Results for the January attempt will be declared on February 12, while April session results will be announced on April 20, 2026.
Expanded Exam Centers and Coordination with CBSE
NTA has increased the number of JEE Main exam cities from 284 to 323 to accommodate more students and reduce travel burden. To prevent scheduling conflicts between JEE exams and Class 12 board examinations, CBSE has requested schools to share Class 11 registration numbers with NTA. This coordination aims to ensure students don't face the pressure of preparing for both crucial exams simultaneously. Students preparing for JEE Main 2026 are advised to create a structured study plan focusing on high-weightage chapters and practice with previous years' question papers to improve their performance.
Key Points
- NTA will conduct JEE Main 2026 session 1 exams from 21-30 January and session 2 from 2- 9 April 2026.
- The April session dates were recently revised from the initial schedule of 1-10 April.
- Registration for January exams closed on 31 October, while April session registration is expected to begin in the last week of January.
